Next month, Togo’s Maine descendants will retrace his famous, life-saving race across Alaska to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
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Marshall Brickman, who co-wrote ‘Annie Hall’ with Woody Allen, dies at 85
His wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen ‘s best films, the Broadway musical ‘Jersey Boys’ and a number of Johnny Carson’s most beloved sketches.
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Coig plans Christmas benefit concert to help warm hearts and homes
Cape Breton’s internationally renowned band Coig will perform as part of the Old South Church Concert Series to benefit the Farmington Area Ecumenical Ministries annual Home Heating Fuel Assistance Fund beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Old South Church in Farmington. The band is celebrating 10 years of spreading holiday Cheer […]
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U.S. seeks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
Since the New Deal, federal law has authorized the department to permit paying particular employees a lower ‘special minimum wage’ on the grounds that their disabilities impair their productivity.
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Farmington Rotary to host Festival of Trees Dec. 7
FARMINGTON — Farmington Rotary’s 26th annual Festival of Trees is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Farmington Community Center, 127 Middle St. More than 20 trees and 15 wreaths will be on display. An auction of the trees will start at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Rotary charitable causes. Throughout […]
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Oakland Thanksgiving mystery endures
When did the Messalonskee Community Thanksgiving Dinner begin? Volunteers, residents and newspaper archives are not sure.
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Maine-ly Harmony plans Christmas concert in Gardiner
Maine-ly Harmony Chorus plans to perform a holiday concert at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church at 35 Highland Ave., Gardiner. The “Songs of the Season” event will feature Christmas songs, a silent auction, refreshments and an appearance from Jolly Ole St. Nick. A donation of $15 is […]
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UMA Veteran Services to present ‘Voices of Hope’
Ed Walsh, LCSW, U.S. Army (retired) and UMA alum will facilitate an open discussion on recovery and resources.
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Maine LifeFlight helicopter disrupted by laser strike
A laser was pointed at a LifeFlight helicopter last week while it was flying back to its base in Sanford.
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Who is in line to pitch for Red Sox? Here’s a look at club’s starting depth
Boston is still linked to some free-agent pitchers, but it has amassed some depth in the last few years.